Sir William Dobell | |
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Born | |
Died | 13 May 1970 Wangi Wangi, New South Wales, Australia | (aged 70)
Education | Cooks Hill Public School Slade School of Fine Art |
Known for | Artist |
Style | Portrait and Landscape painting |
Awards | Archibald Prize: 1943, 1948, 1959 Wynne Prize: 1948 |
Sir William Dobell KBE (24 September 1899 – 13 May 1970) was an Australian portrait and landscape artist of the 20th century. Dobell won the Archibald Prize, Australia's premier award for portrait artists on three occasions. The Dobell Prize is named in his honour.